Spring 2024 Logistics Intern
Assist with logistics and support refugee families in transportation.
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Overview
Assist with logistics and support refugee families in transportation.
You have:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Bi-lingual in a relevant language is a plus
- Clean driving record required
- Occasional heavy lifting may be requested
- Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences
- Excellent communication and organization skills with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
- Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
- A car and valid driver’s license
- Log intern hours on volunteer dashboard
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Orienting clients to MARTA/ public transportation (to IRC, health clinic, shopping centers) - Assisting Logistics staff to prepare for incoming arrivals - Supporting representatives from various social services agencies to process clients DFCS office / Social Security office - Coordinating transportation and interpreters with Logistics Coordinator to assist newly arrived refugee families to attend core services and medical appointments - Providing general administrative support to Logistics Coordinator including data entry and staff communication - Occasionally transporting and/or accompanying clients to appointments - Other duties as needed and assigned by Logistics Coordinator
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age - Bi-lingual in a relevant language is a plus - Clean driving record required - Occasional heavy lifting may be requested - Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences - Excellent communication and organization skills with attention to detail - Able to work independently and under pressure - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects - Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting - Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems - A car and valid driver’s license - Log intern hours on volunteer dashboard
This is an in-person role. This role will report to the Logistics Coordinator.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you had to work with individuals from different cultures? | The interviewer wants to assess your cross-cultural communication skills. | Provide specific examples of how you adapted to cultural differences. |
| How would you handle a situation where a client is unhappy with the transportation arrangements? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills and client management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project where you demonstrated initiative. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure you communicate clearly with team members? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
rescue.org
